Effective investment strategies begin with accurate identification of attractive investment opportunities. Capitalizing on extensive relationships with all types and stages of technology firms, IDC's analysts advise investors and IT researchers with unparalleled insight into emerging technologies, trends, vendors, and customer requirements. IDC expert analysts will be your strategic partners to assisting in understanding industry dynamics mitigating your risk while maximizing your returns. IDC analysts are truly global with two-thirds of its 1,100 analysts outside the U.S. geography. IDC is the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm in the information technology and telecommunications industries. Investment Research Services (IRS) is IDC's exclusive research offering for the financial services community. The IRS service leverages IDC's unparalleled knowledge base, both globally and locally, to provide timely and comprehensive quantitative and qualitative market intelligence through a dedicated, single point of contact. Clients also receive inquiry hours used toward direct analyst interaction, custom research, and consulting projects.

Address Key Business Issues

Buy Side

Gain proprietary company insight

Quantify market potential and historical sales

Identify investment risks and opportunities

Commercial Banks

Gain customer and sales insight

Quantify market opportunities

Understand global industry segments and trends

Identify lending risks

Equity Research

Gain quantitative market and company intelligence

Facilitate channel checks

Identify proprietary issues

Quantify market forecasts and growth rates

Investment Banks

Understand new markets

Clarify complex product portfolios

Identify buy-side and sell-side opportunities

Provide unbiased industry quantification

Venture Capital and Private Equity

Develop deal flow

Understand emerging market segments and customer demand

Identify risks

Create exit strategies

Receive Customized Service

Research Analyst Inquiry Support

Through the dedicated Analyst-Account Manager, clients access more than 1,100 IDC analysts providing global, regional, and local expertise on technology, industry opportunities, and trends in over 110 countries worldwide. Clients will tap into the expertise of industry and market experts and obtain strategic and tactical advice on specific markets, companies, technologies, and products.

IDC events cover the hottest trends shaping the IT and communications industries. IDC clients receive invitations to participate in conferences, breakfast briefings, telebriefings, Web conferences, and other IDC events held throughout the year.

Technology Coverage Areas

Technology Research Views

Business services

Channels

Cloud Technologies

Components and peripherals

Computer systems

Consumer and mobile technology

Infrastructure software

IT market overview and perspectives

IT services

IT support and integration

Networking

Security and business continuity services

Semiconductors

Small and medium-sized business

Software application development and deployment

Software application and information access

Storage

Telecommunications

Vertical Market Views

IDC Custom Solutions

IDC's Custom Research and Go-to-Market Solutions harness the power of global research, thought leadership, and innovative best practices to drive your business forward. With proven approaches and research-backed methodologies, IDC helps you:

IDC Custom Solutions develops and delivers programs designed around your specific business goals using a foundation of research and insights across technologies, geographies, and industries as well as expertise across practice areas that span strategy, sales and marketing, and business measurement and management. Go here to view our overview video.

Unparalleled Coverage of IT Professional Requirements Across Vertical Industries

Whether you are a technology buyer or provider, IDC Insights' research translates today's global IT professional requirements and trends into business opportunities for your organization. With dedicated businesses targeting energy, financial services, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, IDC provides unmatched integration of global technology and vertical industry expertise to deliver industry-specific customer intelligence that gives clients a powerful business advantage.